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Diversity of Beliefs in Ancient African Societies

Explore the traditional African religion, Islam's influence in Africa, journeys of Ibn Battuta, and the reign of Mansa Musa. Learn about distinct religious practices, intriguing rulers, and unique governance in West Africa.

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Diversity of Beliefs in Ancient African Societies

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  1. Ch. 3, Sec. 2 Notes – Africa’s Religion & Government

  2. Traditional African Religion • Most African groups believe in a supreme god • Hold different beliefs on how one can talk to god • Some believed people can speak directly while to God while others believe that smaller Gods and Goddesses were necessary

  3. Islam and Africa • Easily reached Africa from Arabia • Islam was more popular in the cities as it aided rulers and merchants trying to trade with Arabs • Swahili language and culture a mixture of East African and Arabic influences

  4. Ibn Battuta • Arab lawyer from Morocco • Covered 73,000 miles in 30 years (1325-55 AD) • Came to West Africa in 1352 • Much of what Europeans, then and now, have learned of Medieval West Africa come from his extensive writings

  5. Mansa Musa • Ruled Mali from 1312 – 1337 • World famous for massive pilgrimage to Makkah in 1324 • Gave out so much gold in Cairo the price dropped and did not recover for 12 years • Set up libraries, built mosques for Islam in West Africa; additionally, he brought scholars and architects back to Mali

  6. Government in West Africa • Anybody can openly complain to the King • Ghana – no one can trade without King’s permission; only King can own gold nuggets, most trade in gold dust • Ghana, property passes to son of king’s sister • Mali, “National Honor of the Trousers”

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